Reasons why children grind their teeth at night

We have all been to high school and college, right? In today's society, high schools and colleges have accommodation facilities. Some high school students, college students, and even parents at home, will more or less encounter some problems with grinding their teeth while sleeping, causing us to be unable to sleep or wake up in the middle of the night. Not only these people, but some children also have this condition. What exactly causes this? Let us explain to you, why do children grind their teeth in the middle of the night?

Stomach worms may cause children to grind their teeth at night. If there are stomach worms, they should be dewormed in time. Children over two years old can take anthelmintics, such as Enterocin and Mebendazole. The dosage should be followed according to the doctor's advice.

Not rinsing your mouth and brushing your teeth before going to bed and not paying attention to oral hygiene can also cause bruxism. Pay attention to oral hygiene after meals, especially before going to bed, and let your children develop a good habit of brushing their teeth before going to bed.

It may also be caused by calcium deficiency and restless sleep in children. In this case, the child should be given calcium supplements in time. Taking calcium tablets is one method. In addition, more attention should be paid to adjusting the diet and giving the child foods rich in calcium.

Children's daytime excitement, excessive fatigue or emotional tension and other mental factors can also cause nocturnal grinding of teeth. Parents should not let their children do strenuous exercise, watch cartoons or read books with exciting plots before going to bed. Parents should give their children a hot bath and play some soothing music before going to bed to provide their children with a warm sleeping environment.

Poor digestion can also cause teeth grinding at night. Some children like to eat too much before going to bed at night, which causes the digestive system to not stop working, resulting in teeth grinding. Children should not be allowed to eat too much before going to bed, and should not go to bed immediately after a meal. It is best to give them time to digest.

The above content is our answer to the situation of children grinding their teeth in the middle of the night. The above content shows that some children grind their teeth in the middle of the night due to bad living habits, some due to bacteria, and some due to digestive problems. No matter what kind of problem it is, it is not a very serious reason, so don’t let the children worry too much, just take the children to find out the cause and treat it in time.